By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. We all know that tests can be hard. Obviously. But for many students, the real reason school feels hard isnāt the work itself: itās everything around the work thatās the real challenge. The things no one talks about. The invisible stuff. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Shocker, but not all teachers are organized. Some forget to post assignments. Some take forever to give feedback or grade essays. Some change due dates without telling anyone. And while itās easy to blame a bad grade or an unreasonable deadline …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Iāve seen this one particular meme a few times now. Itās funny, and I appreciate the humor behind it. Hereās the two-sentence meme: āIām really glad I learned about parallelograms in high school math instead of how to do my taxes. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. We’re going to talk about skills that will make you a better learner. Yes, this includes study skills. But study skills arenāt just skills to get you through your next exam. Legitimate learning techniques and good school habits will also benefit …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Thriving in school takes more than raw intelligence. While itās true that school success requires discipline, good study habits, regular attendance, and curiosity, thereās something far deeper behind it all. And what is this mysterious āsomethingā? Self-awareness. Self-awareness is the single …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Most students will fail a test or an assignment at some point in their school lives. While this isnāt ideal, itās normal and wonāt likely jeopardize your overall class grade too much. If you fail a test, follow these strategies here. …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. College is a lot different than high school. If youāre already in college, you know this. If youāre currently in high school, trust me when I tell you college is nothing like your high school experience. Not only are classes more …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Things I hear every week as an executive function/ADHD coach and study skills expert: Iāve created hundreds of school habits and study tutorials over the last decade. The study skills, time management methods, note-taking techniques and organizational systems I teach are …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Weāve all heard of ātime management,ā and most of us know that itās important. Time management is a concept my students and professional clients often say they understand. But when I observe their day-to-day habits, it’s clear that many don’t know …
By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. There are many reasons why a class might feel boring. You could have a low-energy teacher, it could be a topic you donāt find relevant, or you may be in the wrong level course for your ability. Regardless of the reason, …